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Vol.  /,  No.  2.    August,  1901. 


Special  Announcements 


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Special  Announcements 


ELOCUTION  AND  ORATORY 


NORMAL  DEPARTMENT 


NEW  DORMITORIES 


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E.  0.  PAINTER  &  COMPANY. 

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Elocution  and  Oratory* 

It  is  to  be  regretted  that  the  principles  of  pub- 
lic speaking  have  been  so  little  understood,  not 
only  by  the  general  public,  but  by  some  teachers 
of  Elocution.  In  many  places  the  idea  prevails 
that  this  study  consists  in  the  recitation  of  selec- 
tions given  after  the  manner  of  some  teacher  who 
disregards  the  individuality  of  the  student.  This 
is  a  serious  mistake  and  can  but  bring  censure 
from  thinking  people. 

There  are  certain  principles  that  underlie  all 
spoken  language.  It  is  not  that  pupils  are  to  be 
run  through  a  mold  and  turned  out  like  so  many 
bullets,  but  their  own  individuality  is  to  be  devel- 
oped. Each  student  should  be  taught  how  to  cul- 
tivate and  make  the  most  of  that  which  is  in  him. 
Not  to  make  himself  like  any  one  else,  but  to  dis- 
cover his  own  powers.  Upon  this  idea  the  work 
of  this  department  in  the  University  is  based. 

There  are  two  great  ends  to  be  attained  in  the 
study  of  spoken  language : 

(i)  The  development  of  the  voice  to  its  fullest 
capacity  as  regards  beauty,  power  and  flexibility. 

(2)  The  adaptation  of  this  improved  voice  to 


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the  correct  and  natural  utterance  of  all  thought, 
from  subdued  to  passionate. 

The  generic  vocal  elements,  absolutely  essen- 
tial to  every  utterance,  are :  Quality,  Force,  Pitch 
and  Time.  These  will  be  taken  up  in  full  in  the 
study  of  elocution  during  the  year. 

Elocution  is  not,  as  many  imagine,  an  accom- 
plishment valuable  only  for  the  professional  man 
or  woman.  It  is  needed  in  every  department  of 
life.  In  the  family  or  social  circle  as  well  as  in 
the  pulpit  or  at  the  bar;  in  business  life  as  well  as 
upon  the  platform.  Wherever  we  may  wish  to 
express  thought  and  feeling,  we  either  use  cor- 
rectly or  abuse  the  principles  of  expression.  The 
melody  of  our  language  depends  in  a  great  meas- 
ure on  the  purity  given  to  the  utterance  of  vowel 
sounds.  In  high  schools  and  normal  schools  crit- 
ical attention  should  be  given  to  pronunciation. 
It  is  a  mark  of  culture,  and  students  must  be 
taught  the  correct  sounds  of  vowels  and  conso- 
nants. Diacritical  marks  used  in  the  dictionary 
should  be  so  well  understood  that  students  will 
experience  no  difficulty  in  giving  at  sight  the  cor- 
rect pronunciation  of  words. 

Conception  of  Action* 

The  Application  of  the  Principles  of  Action 
depends  upon  taste,  which  varies  in  a  greater  or 


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less  degree  among  public  speakers.  The  temper- 
ament of  a  man  determines  to  a  very  great  de- 
gree how  much  action  he  will  use  while  speaking. 
The  Frenchman  is  full  of  action,  while  the  English- 
man is  more  subdued  and  quiet  in  his  manner. 

There  are  certain  laws  or  suggestions  that  will 
be  of  vast  benefit  to  the  pupil  in  fixing  his  habits 
of  gesture.  These  may  be  grouped  under  four 
heads  as  follows : 

(i)  Impulse  to  Gesture. 

(2)  Suppression  of  Self. 

(3)  The  Limits  of  Personation. 

(4)  Action  for  Figurative  Language. 

Cultivation  of  the  Body* 

In  order  to  have  a  sound  voice  we  must  have  a 
sound  body.  There  is  nothing  so  "devoutly  to  be 
wished"  as  good  health.  "As  delivery,  of  which 
action  is  an  important  part,  is  largely  physical,  the 
best  conditions  of  body  are  necessary  to  the  best 
delivery." 

Many  exercises  for  the  development  of  chest 
and  throat  muscles  and  flexibility  and  gracefulness 
of  the  whole  body  are  given  in  the  classes  of  Elo- 
cution. 

The  University  Oratorical  Association* 

The  University  Oratorical  Association  was  or- 
ganized by  students   of   the  University   under  the 


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guidance  of  the  Instructor  of  Elocution  and 
Oratory  to  foster  an  interest  in  oratory  and  de- 
bate. 

At  the  annual  oratorical  contest  held  under 
the  auspices  of  the  University  Oratorical  Associa- 
tion on  the  second  Friday  in  February  the  stu- 
dents who  take  the  first  and  second  honors  re- 
spectively are  awarded  testimonials  as  follows: 

First  Honor — The  Shimer-Joy  gold  medal  and 
thirty  dollars. 

Second  Honor — Twenty  dollars. 

In  1901  the  first  honor  was  awarded  to  P.  Mar- 
vin Pope,  and  the  second  to  Chastain  Haynes. 

Medals  and  Testimonials* 

Mrs.  Shimer  and  Miss  Joy  offer  annually  for 
five  years  a  gold  medal  for  excellence  in  oratory. 

In  1 901  Mrs.  Julia  Heath  offered  thirty  dollars 
as  a  prize  for  excellence  in  oratory. 

In  1 90 1  Mrs.  Arthur  M.  Heath  offered 
twenty  dollars  as  a  prize  for  excellence  in  oratory. 

Those  winning  the  finals  in  debate  will  receive 
appropriate  rewards. 

Literary  Societies* 

There  are  at  present  three  literary  societies, 
in  all  of  which  debating  is  an  important  feature. 
During  the  year  of  1901-02  another  society  will  be 


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formed.  Contests  in  debating  will  be  held  in 
these  societies  until  three  of  the  best  men  are  se- 
lected to  represent  Stetson  University  in  a  debat- 
ing contest  with  one  of  the  leading  universities  of 
the  South.  This  final  contest  will  be  held  some 
time  in  March  in  the  Auditorium  of  Stetson  Uni- 
versity. 

Oratorical  Contests* 

Any  student  of  the  College  or  member  of  the 
third  or  fourth  years  of  the  academy  may  enter 
the  Oratorical  Contests.  The  orations  are 
judged  on  thought  and  composition  by  competent 
judges.  Another  set  of  judges  will  pass  upon  the 
delivery.  Credit  is  equally  divided  between 
thought  and  delivery. 

The  preliminary  contests  will  be  held  in  De- 
cember and  January  and  the  best  six  orators  will 
take  part  in  a  final  contest  held  in  the  Auditorium 
in  February,  when  the  prizes  will  be  awarded. 

The  success  of  debating  and  oratory  depends 
upon  the  underlying  principles  of  delivery.  A 
student  who  has  mastered  the  principles  by  faith- 
ful study  is  far  more  likely  to  succed  than  one  who 
has  not  made  a  study  of  the  art. 

Those  wishing  to  perfect  themselves  in  the  art 
of  public  speaking  should  enter  the  classes  in  Elo- 


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cution  and  learn  the  principles  of  voice  and  ges- 
ture. ] 
All  great  orators  recognize  the  value  of  this 
preliminary  study.  Henry  Ward  Beecher,  Wen- 
dell Phillips  and  Edward  Everett  were  all  earnest 
students  of  Elocution. 

Rhetorical 

An  opportunity  is  given  to  the  students  to  ap- 
pear upon  the  public  platform  at  least  once  a  year. 
They  are  prepared  for  this  in  the  class  room. 
These  Rhetoricals  are  held  once  a  month  in  the  af- 
ternoon in  the  Auditorium.  During  Commence- 
ment week  the  advanced  pupils  will  appear  in  an 
evening  entertainment  held  in  the  Auditorium. 


Courses  of  Study  in  the  Department  of  Elocu- 
tion and  Oratory  Offered  in  Stetson  University 
for  the  year  1901  and  1902. 

THE   ACADEMY. 
Elocution* 

First  Year — Two  days  per  week.  Exercises  in 
Vocal  Culture,  breathing,  position  and  technique 
of  gesture,  pronunciation  and  emphasis,  elements 

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of  quality  and  force  of  voice  with  their  applica- 
tions. Delivery  of  short  selections  required  of  all 
First  Year  students. 

Third  Year — Two  days  per  week.  Exercises 
in  vocal  culture  continued;  elements  of  Pitch  and 
Time,  with  illustrations;  study  and  application  of 
the  principles  of  action;  delivery  of  selections  on 
platform  in  preparation  for  Rhetoricals.  Required 
of  all  Third  Year  students. 


THE    COLLEGE* 

Elocution  and  Oratory* 

Elocution  I  and  II  Freshman  Year,  Winter 
and  Spring  terms.  Two  days  per  week.  Exer- 
cises in  vocal  culture,  breathing  position  and 
technique  of  gesture,  pronunciation  and  emphasis, 
the  Rush  and  Delsarte  philosophies.  Elements  of 
Quality,  Force,  Pitch  and  Time,  with  their  appli- 
cations. Delivery  of  selections  and  short  extracts 
from  master  pieces  of  oratory. 

Elocution  III  and  IV  Sophomore  Year  of  the 
Scientific  Course  and  Junior  Year  of  the  Classical 
and  Latin  Scientific  Courses,  Fall  and  Winter 
terms.  Two  days  per  week.  Study  of  great  or- 
ators. Lectures  on  methods  of  public  address  and 
sources  of  power.     Study   of   representative  ora- 


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tions.     Structure     of     the    oration.     Preparation 
and  delivery  of  speches. 

THE    LAW   DEPARTMENT, 
Elocution  and  Oratory* 

JUNIOR  CLASS. 

(i)  Elocution.  Same  as  Elocution  I  and  II, 
Freshman  Year  College. 

SENIOR  CLASS. 

(2)  Same  as  Elocution  III  and  IV  College. 

(3)  Oral  Discussion.  Designed  to  develop 
readiness  of  extemporization.  Study  and  appli- 
cation of  the  principles  of  argumentation.  Prep- 
aration of  briefs.  Leading  questions  of  the  day 
debated  in  class. 

Course  3  is  open  to  students  in  the  Literary 
Department. 

NORMAL   DEPARTMENT. 

In  addition  to  the  course  in  Elocution  I  Col- 
lege, lectures  will  be  given  on  the  care  of  chil- 
dren's voices. 

Teachers  are  prepared  for  the  position  of  In- 

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structor  in  Elocution  in  High  Schools,  Academies 
and  Colleges. 

Private  lessons,  75c.  for  students  for  one-half 
hour  lessons ;  $1.50  for  3-4  hour  lessons  for  persons 
not  registered  in  other  departments  of  the  Uni- 
versity. 

Books  used  in  all  classes : 

"Practical  Elocution''  and 

"Choice  Readings"  by  Fulton  and  Trueblood. 
Ginn  &  Co.,  Boston,  Mass. 


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Normal  Department. 


This  department  of  the  University  is  intended 
for  those  who  are  definitely  preparing  to  teach. 

The  professional  course  will  extend  through 
two  years.  Those  entering  upon  this  course  will 
be  required  to  pass  a  satisfactory  examination  in 
Arithmetic  Complete,  English  Grammar,  Ele- 
mentary Composition,  United  States  History, 
Geography,  Spelling  and  Writing,  or  present  cer- 
tificates from  approved  Institutions  for  all  of  the 
above  works  except  Spelling,  for  which  no  cer- 
tificate will  be  accepted. 

At  the  end  of  two  years  those  successfully  com- 
pleting the  course  will  receive  diplomas.  In  ad- 
dition to  the  two  years  Professional  Course,  those 
desiring  it  may  take  additional  work  in  Academy 
and  College  in  such  subjects  as  will  enable  them  to 
secure  a  State  certificate. 

Special  Normal  Students* 

Those  who  are  unable  to  take  a  full  normal 
course  will  be  permitted  to  select  such  subjects 
as  their  maturity  and  attainments  qualify  them  to 
pursue. 

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Spring;  Term  and  Public  School  Teachers* 

Every  effort  is  made  on  the  part  of  the  Uni- 
versity to  be  of  service  to  those  public  school 
teachers  who,  after  the  close  of  their  winter 
schools,  can  attend  the  normal  school  for  the 
Spring  Term.  The  course  is  so  arranged  that 
Theory  of  Education,  Methods  of  Teaching  and 
History  of  Education  are  taught  in  the  spring.  In 
addition  to  the  subjects  regularly  offered  this 
term,  special  classes  for  teachers  will  be  ogranized 
in  those  subjects  which  they  most  need,  including 
review  classes  in  all  of  the  subjects  taught  in  the 
public  schools.  Class  instruction  in  drawing, 
sight  singing,  elocution  and  physical  culture  is  of- 
fered without  extra  charge. 

Normal  Course* 

FIRST  YEAR. 

History  of  Education.  Physics. 

Psychology.  Drawing. 

English.  Sight  Singing. 

Theory  and  Practice.  Elocution. 

Botany.  Model  Lessons. 

Zoology.  Physical  Culture. 

SECOND  YEAR. 

History  of  Education.         Psychology. 
Theory  and  Practice.  English. 

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Drawing.  Nature  Study. 

Sight  Singing.         Manual  Training. 
Elocution.  Original  Courses  of  Study. 

English* 

No  subject  is  more  important,  nor  is  any  more 
universally  neglected,  and  yet  it  deals  with  the  ve- 
hicle of  thought,  with  a  power  to  stir  the  emotions 
and  thus  furnish  unmeasured  sources  of  happiness 
for  children,  and  also  with  the  means  most  perfect- 
ly adapted  to  develop  their  moral  and  spiritual  na- 
tures. The  extensive  Library  of  the  University, 
notably  rich  in  the  Department  of  English,  fur- 
nishes fine  facilities  for  making  the  instruction  in 
English  effective. 

Theory  and  Practice* 

A  daily  outline  of  work  for  each  grade  in  the 
Practice  School  will  be  made  out  in  Class  by  the 
Director.  Normal  Students  will  then  be  required 
to  write  out  these  lessons  in  full  without  the  text 
book  in  the  form  of  Model  Lessons.  This  will  not 
only  be  a  thorough  course  in  Pedagogy  but  will 
constitute  a  thorough  review  of  all  the  Common 
School  Branches.  Students  will  have  the  actual 
practice  in  teaching  by  conducting  classes  from 
time  to  time  in  the  Practice  School  under  the  su- 
pervision of  the  Director  or  her  Assistant.    Those 

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students  showing  special  talent  in  certain  grades  or 
departments  of  work  will,  during  the  second  year, 
do  all  their  Practice  Teaching  in  the  line  of  work 
for  which  they  are  adapted.  During  the  second 
year  students  will  make  out  original  courses  of 
study  in  the  different  Common  School  Branches. 

Science* 

One  term  each,  in  Botany,  Zoology  and  Phys- 
ics is  necessary  to  form  a  basis  for  the  Course  in 
"Nature  Study  in  the  Grades,"  which  is  required  in 
the  second  year. 

Drawing* 

A  Course  in  drawing  adapted  specially  to  the 
needs  of  the  teachers  in  their  work  will  be  given. 
This  is  intended  to  enable  students  to  teach  draw- 
ing in  graded  and  ungraded  schools  and  will  com- 
prise both  Industrial  and  Free  hand  Drawing. 

Sight  Singing* 

It  is  very  important  that  teachers  be  able  to 
sing  at  sight  and  to  teach  their  pupils  to  do  so. 
Many  states  require  an  examination  in  this  branch. 
The  Course  outlined  will  not  only  enable  teachers 
to  read  music  but  they  will  be  instructed  in  the  use 
and  preservation  of  the  voice  as  well  as  the  best 
methods  for  teaching  children. 

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Physical  Culture* 

Class  exercise  in  gymnastics  is  required  of  all 
students.  Military  drill  is  provided  for  the  young 
men.  A  special  course  in  gymnastics  for  Public 
Schools  is  offered. 

The  work  consists :  (a)  Of  lectures  on  the  the- 
ory and  parctice  of  gymnastics ;  (b)  of  practice  by 
the  class  in  the  gymnasium  of  such  gymnastics  as 
are  adapted  to  presentation  in  the  average  public 
school  room. 

Private  lessons  can  be  given  to  those  who  de- 
sire them  either  for  special  training  in  gymnasium 
or  for  their  health.  Each  young  woman  will  be 
expected  to  provide  herself  with  a  gymnasium 
costume,  consisting  of  bloomers  and  blouse  waist. 
Suits  can  be  made  for  the  pupils  after  arriving  at 
the  University,  should  it  not  be  convenient  to  fur- 
nish them  before  leaving  home.  They  will  cost 
from  $4.50  up. 

It  is  very  desirable  that  the  young  men  be  pro- 
vided with  the  military  uniform,  which  may  be  or- 
dered through  the  University  at  an  expense  of 
about  $15  per  suit.  Young  men  without  uniforms 
drill  in  a  separate  company.  It  is  believed  that 
these  uniforms  are  economical  and  serviceable 
suits  for  general  use. 


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Manual  Training* 

Manual  training  in  the  grades  is  a  form  of  oc- 
cupation adapted  to  each  grade  and  is  intended  to 
connect  the  work  in  the  Kindergarten  by  logical 
steps  with  the  regular  Manual  Training  Depart- 
ment which  is  intended  for  Academic  students. 
This  work  will  be  so  aranged  as  to  enable  the  Nor- 
mal Students  to  adapt  it  to  the  needs  of  ungraded 
as  well  as  graded  schools. 

The  Kindergarten  Course* 

The  aim  of  this  department  is  to  prepare 
young  women  to  pass  uniform  examinations  in  any 
state  where  Kindergartens  have  been  made  a  part 
of  the  Public  School  System.  Interest  in  Kinder- 
garten work  is  increasing  and  the  time  is  not  far 
distant  when  Kindergartens  will  be  a  part  of  the 
public  school  system  of  Florida.  It  is  our  inten- 
tion to  enable  the  young  people  of  our  state  to 
take  such  positions  as  will  be  opened  in  this  line  of 
work.  We  wish  to  keep  the  standard  equal  to  that 
of  any  state  in  the  Union.  The  following  course 
is  offered : 

FIRST  YEAR. 

English.  Elocution. 

Psychology.  Mother  Play  Songs. 

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Theory  and  Practice. 

Zoology. 

Botany. 

Physics. 

Drawing. 

Sight  singing. 


Gifts  and  Occupations. 
Physical  Culture. 
Color  Work. 
Clay  Modeling. 
Games. 


SECOND  YEAR. 


History  of  Education. 

Psychology. 

Theory  and  Practice. 

English. 

Nature  Study. 

Drawing. 


Sight  singing. 
Elocution. 
Physical  Culture. 
Education  of  Man. 
Mother  Play  Songs. 
Symbolic  Education. 


Original  Programs  for  the  Year. 

The  Practice  School* 

The  Practice  School  consists  of  three  depart- 
ments, Kindergarten,  Primary  and  Grammar 
School,  comprising  every  grade  from  Kindergar- 
ten to  High  School.  It  is  intended  that  this  shall 
be  a  model  school  both  in  equipment  and  method 
of  instruction.  Every  detail  of  work  is  under  the 
supervision  of  the  Director. 

The  Kindergarten  room  is  a  large  sunny 
apartment  on  the  first  floor  of  DeLand  Hall.  It  is 
well  equipped  with  all  necessary  apparatus  and  is 

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the  Practice  School  for  those  taking  the  Kinder- 
garten Normal  Course. 

List  of  Expenses* 

Tuition  and  Board,  including  Furnished  Room, 
Fuel,  Lights  and  washing.  Normal  and  Grammar 
Schools,  per  year  of  thirty-three  weeks,  $194.00. 

Normal  and  Grammar  Schools,  Fall  term  of 
twelve  weeks,  $71.00. 

Normal  and  Grammar  Schools,  Winter  term  of 
twelve  weeks,  $71.00. 

Spring  term  of  nine  weeks,  $52.00. 

A  special  rate  of  $4.00  per  week  is  made  for 
the  Public  School  teachers  for  the  Spring  term  of 
nine  weeks. 

A  nominal  fee  of  $8.00  is  charged  for  the  chil- 
dren in  the  Kindergarten  to  cover  the  cost  of  ma- 
terials. 


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New  Dormitories. 


The  Dormitories  of  the  University  were  filled 
last  year  and  it  became  evident  to  the  Board  of 
Trustees  that  additional  accommodations  must  be 
provided  for  the  steadily  increasing  number  of 
students.  At  the  same  time  it  was  thought  that 
the  time  had  come  to  make  some  arrangement 
whereby  students  of  limited  means  might  secure  a 
very  low  rate  of  board  and  thus  reduce  expenses 
to  the  lowest  possible  point.  In  pursuance  of  these 
purposes  three  new  dormitories  have  been  pro- 
vided as  follows : 

A  College  Dormitory* 

Through  the  generosity  of  John  B.  Stetson,  a 
large  eleven-room  house  adjoining  the  University 
campus  has  been  purchased  and  fitted  up  with 
electric  light,  bath  and  toilet  rooms  and  good  sub- 
stantial furniture  throughout,  and  presented  to  the 
University  as  a  Dormitory  for  College  men.  This 
house  will  be  in  readiness  at  the  opening  of  the 
University,  October  2.     The  rates  will  be  the  reg- 

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ular  college  rates  as  published  in  the  catalogue, 
with  the  exception  of  four  specially  large  and  fine 
rooms,  with  windows  on  two  sides,  for  which  there 
will  be  an  extra  charge  of  one  dollar  per  week, 
if  two  students  occupy  the  room — fifty  cents  per 
week  each.  All  college  men  will  be  located  in  this 
house  till  filled. 

Conrad  HalL 

This  is  a  new  dormitory  for  young  men,  now 
building,  erected  through  the  generosity  of  Mr. 
J.  B.  Conrad,  of  Glenwood,  Fla.,  after  whom  the 
Hall  is  named,  and  many  generous  friends  of  the 
University  throughout  this  and  other  States.  It 
is  a  plain  but  substantial  building,  erected  on  the 
University  grounds,  containing  accommodations 
for  thirty  students  and  also  containing  commo- 
dious reception  room,  dining  room,  kitchen,  etc., 
as  well  as  living  rooms  for  the  steward  and  fam- 
ily. For  the  present  year  it  has  been  deemed  best 
to  arrange  board  for  the  occupants  of  this  building 
at  a  fixed  rate,  and  accordingly  board  will  be 
furnished  at  the  low  rate  of  ten  dollars  ($10)  per 
month,  payable  monthly  in  advance,  with  an  inci- 
dental fee  of  one  dollar  per  month.  This  will  in- 
clude furnished  room,  heat  and  light.  Students 
will  arrange  for  their  own  laundry.  The  rooms 
are  commodious,  intended  for  two  students  and 

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furnished  with  two  single  beds,  with  mattress  and 
pillow  for  each,  two  chairs,  a  table  and  combina- 
tion washstand  and  bureau.  Students  must  fur- 
nish their  own  linen  and  bedding  and  any  addi- 
tional furniture  that  may  be  desired. 

Rev.  T.  J.  Sparkman,  of  Owens,  DeSoto 
county,  Fla.,  has  been  secured  as  Dean  and  Stew- 
ard of  Conrad  Hall  for  the  current  year.  Mr. 
Sparkman  is  so  well  known,  especially  in  South 
Florida,  as  a  man  of  wide  influence,  high  character 
and  sound  judgment,  that  the  University  author- 
ities feel  that  they  are  specially  fortunate  in  se- 
curing him.  As  Mr.  Sparkman  will  have  his  fam- 
ily with  him  in  the  Hall,  the  students  will  have  the 
influence  and  surroundings  of  a  refined  Christian 
home.  Applications  for  admission  to  this  Hall 
should  be  forwarded  to  the  University  at  once,  as 
it  bids  fair  to  be  filled  from  the  start. 

Young*  Women's  Club* 

Another  house  has  been  rented  adjoining  the 
University  campus  affording  accommodations  for 
fifteen  women,  and  a  club  of  that  number  is  now 
being  organized.  In  this  club,  students  will  fur- 
nish their  own  cot-beds  and  bedding,  linen,  etc. 
The  rooms  are  large  and  will  easily  accommodate 
three  persons.  The  cost  of  board  will  be  under  the 
control  of  the  club,  and  it  is  expected  that  the 

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total  expense  for  each  student,  including  room 
rent  and  board,  will  not  exceed  ten  dollars  per 
month.  Applications  for  membership  in  this  club 
should  also  be  made  promptly.  Only  mature 
students  will  be  accepted. 


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